Asymmetric Designer Dress Member Model Challenge

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I do love challenges and for this project there were two; the pattern and the fabric. I chose this pattern as a thank you gift from BurdaStyle after my interview.
I had an idea how to make this dress, but change my mind several times.. I found this crazy print fabric in my stash which I have saved for a special garment. It is transparent jersey with silver coated print , which was hard to put the needles in. For the skirt I have used satin with effect which I bought in Copenhagen. This fabric was slippery so I had to hand stitch a lot, and it was the same with the upper part. I used an embroidery needle to make sure the seams would be nice. The hem and sleeve hem I hand stitched as well, and also the inside seams with the pleats. I had to iron the seams very carefully and use a cloth over when ironing because top-cover of the fabric.
I’m happy with the result and I’m looking forward to use it in a party soon :)

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You have done a fabulous job Ellen. Those pleats look so sew perfect! I just sent a post off the burda asking if adding a shoulder strap was allowed (can’t stand strapless bras). If not allowed no worries, since you are the out right winner anyway. Good luck.

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Fantastic version of this dress! Looks awesome on you !!! Hope you are going to enter the competition; if so, you need to add “Member Model Challenge” somewhere in the title. You have photographed the details of the dress so nicely.

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